Turki

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOOR-kee /ˈtur.ki/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Turki — 'a Turk; of the Turkic people'; a common name in the Arabian Peninsula (borne by Saudi royals)Low

In 30 seconds: A Turk; of the Turkic people: Turki is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TOOR-kee').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Turki — 'a Turk; of the Turkic people'; a common name in the Arabian Peninsula (borne by Saudi royals)

U.S. rank (2024)#9764 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Turki comes from the Arabic Turki — 'a Turk; of the Turkic people'; a common name in the Arabian Peninsula (borne by Saudi royals). A crisp, classic name (said 'TOOR-kee').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-Turk at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Turki is Arabic for 'a Turk; of the Turkic people' — a common name in the Arabian Peninsula (borne by Saudi royals) — a crisp, classic name (said 'TOOR-kee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Turki — Arabic etymology

Variations

TurkyTorki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Turki mean?

Turki is Arabic for 'a Turk; of the Turkic people'; a common name in the Arabian Peninsula.

How do you pronounce Turki?

It's said TOOR-kee /ˈtur.ki/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Turki a boy or girl name?

Turki is a boy's name.

How popular is Turki?

Turki is a very rare name in the U.S.